Buffy
2010
6 min
Coming soon
Folk music icon Buffy Sainte-Marie became internationally renowned with her protest song "Universal Soldier." In this short documentary, she candidly discusses her hopes, creative vision and songwriting skills, as well as her role as an Aboriginal activist. Still a vibrant artist fifty years into her career, she keeps her eyes set on the future.
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Governor General's Performing Arts Awards2010 15 editionsInspired portraits of Canadian performing arts legends
Details
Folk music icon Buffy Sainte-Marie became internationally renowned with her protest song "Universal Soldier." In this short documentary, she candidly discusses her hopes, creative vision and songwriting skills, as well as her role as an Aboriginal activist. Still a vibrant artist fifty years into her career, she keeps her eyes set on the future.
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recipientBuffy Sainte Marie
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writerJohn Walker
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directorJohn Walker
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producerKent Martin
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director of photographyNigel Markham
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sound recordistAlex Salter
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editorKimberlee McTaggart
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production managerCandice DesormeauxRachel Punwassie
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online editorDoug Woods
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re-recording mixerBrian Power
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post picture facilityPowerPost Productions
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post sound facilityPowerPost Productions
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rights clearancesSylvia Mezei
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centre administratorJohn William Lutz
Education
Ages 12 to 17
Arts Education - Art
Arts Education - Music
Indigenous Studies - Arts
Social Studies - Social History
Before viewing, create an anchor chart on “The Role of an Artist in Society.” After viewing, revisit the chart and add further ideas. Have students write journal/essay on the topic. Does art imitate life, or vice versa? Students create projects showing examples of art (visual, music or drama/dance) illustrating their opinion. What are Buffy’s core beliefs? How does the viewer know? Discuss whether there are still racial stereotypes/barriers for artists today; provide examples.